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Join us in celebrating the life of one of rock's most visionary and tragic figures, Syd Barrett. We dedicated an entire hour of "Prog'opolis" to Syd's original material, both in and out of Pink Floyd. You'll also hear some rarities, interview clips, tributes, and other interesting surprises.

We talked in length (shocker, I know) about the recent Particle/Ozric Tentacles show in Salt Lake City, embellished about being recognized in public, and gave away a Variant CD. We also celebrated the resumption of "The Crimson Connection" and put forth with a Trey Gunn Appreciation Hour, featuring highlights from the career of one of prog rock's most underrated creative forces--guaranteed to turn even the most casual listener into a hard-core fan. Come prepared.

It's free vaccination week at Prog'opolis, and the best part is there's no waiting in line and no needles involved. Just aim your mice at the links below and get yourself immune to lousy music. Bruford lovers, get ready for next week's Crimson Connection.

"Prog'opolis: Episode 69" was appropriately rife with the freakish energy and oddball abandon you've come to expect from hosts Vince and Daisy Jane. Those of you who missed last night's show can now listen to the archive and get down with your funky selves. Thrill to the delight of this week's Special Edition Crimson Connection, featuring a solid hour celebrating the career of Bill Bruford--complete with an on-location report from Davo, The Coolest Cab Driver in Australia! We gave away yet another Variant CD, premiered two tracks from the brand new Vienna Teng album "Dreaming Through The Noise", and closed the show with a special dedication to Adrian Belew's friend and sound engineer Ken "Kengineer" Latchney, who passed away suddenly this week. We delivered late breaking news on the status of ProjeKct 6's appearances with Porcupine Tree this October in California, and believe it or not had yet another (albeit lesser in scope) on-air spider incident. Get your download on.

"The Gravy Train" made an impressive comeback on last night's Prog'opolis, chock full of epic Floyd goodness, a dramatic performance by Malcolm McDowell, and a reggae tribute. Wot's... uh the deal? Guess you'll have to tune in to find out. But wait--there's more! Stories to tell of the recent Vienna Teng show (complete with arguments as to which one of us she loves the most), Michigan psych-proggers THTX, the debut of a genius outfit called TUNER featuring Pat Mastelotto, and The Mars Volta going head-to-head with Jeff Buckley in another installment of "Under The Influence". You asked for it, you got it: Prog'opolis!

Tune in to the latest chapter of "Prog'opolis" to behold the spectacle that was "Episode #71: Girls Night Out". For the first time in DLBN broadcasting history, your daffily affable co-host Vince took the reins and hosted the show all-a-by-himself. The resulting catastrophe is something simply must be heard to be believed. It wasn't all stumble and fall, though--the show did have its moments, with impeccable tunes by Frost* and Oceansize, another installment of The Crimson Connection, birthday wishes for Pat Metheny, and an hour-long axekicking administered by none other than Eric Johnson himself (including some interesting rarities). If that don't strike your fancy, you just ain't got no fancy to strike!

Join us in celebration of our two-year anniversary with The Dividing Line, as we dig deep into our treasure trove and best-of archives to present to you the show that started it all: "Schizopolis: Episode I". This was the virgin broadcast of the show that would eventually evolve into "Prog'opolis", complete with the kind of charming goofups and technical boo-boos only a couple of terrified first-timers could deliver! So come one, come all, come take a trip down memory lane with us and bask in the songs and sounds of yesteryear. It's like a time machine for your ears!

The latest episode of "Prog'opolis" was proof positive that you can't keep a good internet radio station down. Having recovered from a hacker attack that brought the website down on Thursday, our good friends at Team DLBN worked tirelessly and successfully to get everything back up and running--including the chatroom--by showtime Saturday night. Happy birthday wishes and a special song dedication went out to fellow DJ Steve "The Point Of No Return" Cozart, and we paid tribute to the mighty and versatile career of percussionist extraordinaire Pat Mastelotto with a special Crimson Connection. The archive of the show awaits your eager ears, so be good to yourself and indulge in what has come to be known as "Prog'opolis #72: Coming Back To Life".

PROG'OPOLIS #72 (08.26.06)Elbow - Any Day Now (6.18)

Kansas - Point Of Know Return (3.09) *SPECIAL DEDICATION*Pink Floyd - Take It Back (6.12)Pink Floyd - Coming Back To Life (6.19)Coldplay - Don't Panic (2.16)

Genesis - Get 'Em Out By Friday (8.37)Jeff Buckley - Back In N.Y.C. (7.37)

EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! "THE GRAVY TRAIN" makes an impressive return on episode number 73 of "Prog'opolis", bringing with it a saucerful of secrets, paintboxes, and sheep. Pack your favorite biscuit and hop aboard, where the more Floyd the merrier takes the prize, and even Fish manages to impress the most hardened of critics with his impeccable rendition of "Fearless". Did you know September 5 would have been Freddie Mercury's 60th birthday? Come join us as we celebrate the memory of the man born Farrokh Bulsara and speak of the irreplaceable space he left behind. You can also listen to find out how you can win a FREE copy of the brand new Joe Griffin CD "Rough Cut Love", which we premiered in the third hour of the show. Hurry while supplies last! The free copies are flying as fast and furious as Reggie Bannister's ice cream on a sizzlin' summer day. Yowza.

Straight from the best-of archives, we bring you this fabulous repeat performance of yet another classic show. Prog'opolis #8 originally aired Saturday, April 9 2005, and was chock full of prog rock goodness: from Camel Break to Crimson Connection, from Freddie Mercury to Roger Waters, from Marillion to Rush (yes, that's right, Rush)! Join us on this jaunt down memory lane and revisit the days of old with your hosts Vince and Daisy Jane. Be sure to tune in next Saturday the 16th for a very special BRUFORD CONNECTION, Part II (by popular demand)!

THE BEST OF PROG'OPOLIS: April 9 2005 (Show #8)Roger Hodgson - Had A Dream [Sleeping With The Enemy] (8.27)Toy Matinee - Last Plane Out (5.13)

Rush - Time Stand Still (5.09)Marillion - Don't Hurt Yourself (5.48)Pink Floyd - Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (5.27)Enchant - At Death's Door (7.16)

Saturday night's show was dedicated to the memory of old friend Skot Littleton, who passed away Wednesday after a long fight with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Skot was a wonderful person as well as a huge prog fan, and so the night was spent in remembrance of his life and in celebration of the music he loved.

Note: The previously scheduled Crimson Connection "Bruford Hour, Part II" will air next Saturday, September 23.

Marillion - Slainte Mhath (4.44)Supertramp - Brother Where You Bound (16.31)Casey Kasem Temper Tantrum (1.51)GTR - When the Heart Rules the Mind (5.24)Camel - Spirit Of The Water (2.07)Camel - Song Within A Song (7.14)Pink Floyd - Us And Them (7.21)Clannad - In a Lifetime (3.10)

Join us for another rip-roaring 4 hour prog extravaganza, as we delve yet again into the endless (and often tricky) catalogue of Bill Bruford for a very special Bruford Hour, Part II--delivered to you by popular demand. We also paid tribute to former Crimsonite Boz Burrell, who passed away this week at the age of 60. But hark, what's that I hear? The reappearance of the Camel Break? Another CD giveaway? More fanboy tales of Vienna Teng encounters? Get your download on and find out for yourselves.

World famous internet radio hosts Vince & Daisy Font shocked listeners of their show Saturday night, announcing that their two-year run as DJ's on the Dividing Line Broadcast Network will come to an end October 28. Citing good relations with station management, the couple stated: "We are not leaving because we're pissed off at anyone--we're just a little burned out."

However critics of the most successful husband-wife duo since Lucy and Ricky say there is much more to the story than meets the eye. A recent inquiry into travel agency records near their Salt Lake City estate turned up evidence of half a dozen recent trips made by the couple to Helsinki, Finland--and sources are saying Vince Font, 36, has petitioned local courts to change his first name to Daphne.

Even stranger tales abound--from co-workers who say the couple have given their employers notice of resignation in exchange for high-level posts within the Department of Homeland Security, to neighbors who claim to have witnessed the couple building "some sort of craft" in a makeshift hangar in their backyard.

The announcement made on Saturday night's "Prog'opolis" appears only to have created more rumors than it dispelled, and the public outcry over Vince and Daisy's imminent departure has been immense and far reaching. Eric Burdon, former front-man for the 60s rock group The Animals, has released a remake of the band's classic song "Baby Please Don't Go", altering the lyrics and the title to reflect the sentiment of thousands. "Daisy Please Don't Go" debuted at #19 on Billboard's Top 100 new releases today, and it is said that even King Crimson maestro Robert Fripp has offered to allow his photograph to be taken onstage in exchange for the rescindment of the couple's decision to retire.

At present time the whereabouts of this enigmatic and eccentric duo are not known, and messages left with their press agency have not been returned.

Tune to this week's "Prog'opolis", which featured English lessons, tales from the road, and a 75-minute Tony Levin Hour (math lessons next week!). Fresh from our week-long excursion to the Bay Area to see Roger Waters, Tony Levin and the mighty Porcupine Tree, we served up enough tidbits to make you feel as if you'd come along for the ride--sans roadsickness. Dubbed "T-Minus 1" and "The Penultimate Prog'opolis" as the night wore on, this was our second-to-last show. We invite everyone to tune in live next Saturday October 28th for the final broadcast. It ought to be a blast!

We're baaaaack! And we've brought Prog'opolis with us.Check out the latest show at http://www.thedividingline.com/pEpisode #79 has hereby been subtitled "Spankfest '07".Find out for yourselves... if you dare.